Businesses which are not categorized as life-sustaining or otherwise received a waiver from the Commonwealth have until 5:00 p.m. on Friday, April 3 to seek an exemption from Governor Wolf’s [...]
Dated April 1, 2020. The information in this post is subject to change upon the SBA’s issuance of guidelines regarding the Paycheck Protection Program Application. Initial Chart Who needs [...]
Employer Alert: Don’t Lose Your Tax Credit Under the Families First Coronavirus Response Act
In Employment and Labor PostedUnder the recent Families First Coronavirus Response Act (FFCRA), employers with fewer than 500 employees must provide paid sick leave and expanded family and medical leave to employees unable to [...]
Beyond the Recovery Payments and Loan Forgiveness: What Else Does the CARES Act Offer Impacted Businesses?
In Corporate Issues PostedIn a monumental attempt to address the instability and uncertainty created by the Coronavirus pandemic and the resulting economic disruptions, the Federal Government passed the nearly $2 trillion [...]
The Federal Government has provided small businesses impacted by the coronavirus pandemic with access to two federal assistance programs made available through the Small Business Administration [...]
The U.S. Department of Labor (“DOL”) issued a model notice that employers covered by the Families First Coronavirus Response Act (the “Act”) must post in a conspicuous place on its business [...]
Word of Caution: A Force Majeure Event is Not a Free Pass: Related Defenses Require Case-By-Case Analysis, Good Faith, and Fair Dealing
In Risk Mitigation PostedAs explained in a previous blog post, a force majeure clause is a contractual allocation of risk that potentially excuses a party’s performance under a contract upon the occurrence of [...]
Department of Labor Issues First Guidance on Families First Coronavirus Response Act
In Employment and Labor PostedThe United States Department of Labor (“DOL”) has issued its first round of guidance on the Families First Coronavirus Response Act (the “Act”) that was passed last week. [...]
Pittsburgh Permits, Licenses, and Inspections Department Provides Temporary Guidelines for All Construction Activities in the City
In Corporate Issues PostedOn March 23, 2020, the City of Pittsburgh offered additional guidance to property owners, contractors and trade license holders regarding construction activities that may occur in the city while [...]
The IRS has issued a formal and expanded release on the April 15, 2020, deadline for 2019 federal income tax returns. July 15, 2020 remains the new due date for all calendar year 2019 returns for [...]